Tama County, IA — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
16,982
Male
8,597
50.6%
Female
8,385
49.4%
Median Age
41.8 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.5
Foreign Born
5.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher13.4%
High School or Higher41.1%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
6.5%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
5.9%
Married
45.3%
Tama County, IA has a population of 16,982 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 41.8 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 81.5% of the population. 13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 5.0% of residents are foreign-born.